Is GamCare a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists GamCare as a registered charity (number SC050547) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is GamCare's charity number?

GamCare's charity number is SC050547. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050547?

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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for GamCare. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to GamCare?

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Registered charity · No. SC050547Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)Outwith Scotland

GamCare

GamCare is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Outwith Scotland.

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Quick answer

GamCare is listed as a registered charity (number SC050547) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £20,289,108 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

What are the key facts about GamCare?

Registered charity number: SC050547
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Outwith Scotland
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31): £20,289,108
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk

What does GamCare do?

The Charity's Objects are: 3.1.1 the advancement of education, training and information on the social impact of gambling through the provision of a gambling neutral national centre that delivers services that address the issues, and by making grants to individuals and organisations whose work addresses the social impact of gambling. 3.1.2 to advance education into the social impact of gambling through research and to develop best practice by individuals and organisations working with these issues through the provision of its own services and through the support, encouragement and evaluation…

What causes is GamCare registered for?

the advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for GamCare yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. GamCare is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to GamCare?

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Frequently asked questions

Is GamCare a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists GamCare as a registered charity (number SC050547) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is GamCare's charity number?: GamCare's charity number is SC050547. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050547?: Search SC050547 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does GamCare do?: The Charity's Objects are: 3.1.1 the advancement of education, training and information on the social impact of gambling through the provision of a gambling neutral national centre that delivers services that address the issues, and by making grants to individuals and organisations whose work addresses the social impact of gambling. 3.1.2 to advance education into the social impact of gambling through research and to develop best practice by individuals and organisations working with these issues through the provision of its own services and through the support, encouragement and evaluation…
Does GamCare have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for GamCare. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to GamCare?: GamCare's website listed in our register data is http://www.gamcare.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.